Gratulation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gratulation is a noun meaning (now rare) A feeling of happiness and satisfaction; joy, especially at one's good fortune.
Meaning
(now rare) A feeling of happiness and satisfaction; joy, especially at one's good fortune.
More Meanings
- (archaic) The expression of pleasure at someone else's success or luck; congratulation.
Example Sentences
—The chorus fell In gratulation on a patriarch's ear, Who in the bosom of his sylvan home With dignity reposed.
all Heav’n, And happie Constellations on that houre / Shed thir selectest influence; the Earth Gave sign of gratulation
Shattuck, all unaccustomed to the practical phenomena of digging, apprehended only cause of gratulation that the investigation was to be the less hindered.
Word Forms
- gratulations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inauguratory, gratification, elation, felicitation, blessing, pleasure.
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